https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:33:45 +0000 Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/volunteer-world-renew-short-and-long-term-mission Make a life-changing difference by serving with World Renew. From disaster response to cultural immersion, World Renew believes in educating and equipping volunteers to better understand, engage, and respond to the story of poverty. World Renew https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/volunteer-world-renew-short-and-long-term-mission Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/press-release-world-renew-responds-syria-earthquakes February 8, 2023⁠—World Renew is preparing a response to the urgent needs of people impacted by the two major earthquakes and hundreds of significant aftershocks that rocked southern Türkiye and northern Syria early on February 6, 2023.  World Renew https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/press-release-world-renew-responds-syria-earthquakes Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:22:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/prayer-ukraine This prayer was written by a Resonate missionary in Ukraine, Rev. George de Vuyst. As conflict escalates in this country, consider using this prayer on Sunday to pray for peace for our brothers and sisters around the world. Rev. George de Vuyst https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/prayer-ukraine Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:33:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/5-practical-ways-churches-can-go-deeper-their Supporting missionaries is enriching for congregations! I have seen this to be true in my region and wanted to share two recent examples of churches that went deeper in their relationships with missionaries. Peter Kelder https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/5-practical-ways-churches-can-go-deeper-their Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:41:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-call-global-mission-february-2022 Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America to give a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-call-global-mission-february-2022 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:24:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/2021-mission-emphasis-resources During the fall, most churches set aside time to celebrate missions. This often takes place as a mission emphasis church service, but can also involve many other activities, both during the week and after your church service. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/2021-mission-emphasis-resources Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:46:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/mission-emphasis-litany-whole-church-whole-gospel This litany consists of scripture readings, responsive readings, and a prayer that can be used or adapted for a mission-themed worship service. WHOLE CHURCH Congregation: The whole church is sent. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/mission-emphasis-litany-whole-church-whole-gospel Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:44:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/30-days-prayer-muslims-0 An estimated 1.8 billion Muslims in the world don't know the love of Jesus. But each year, Muslims celebrate Ramadan. A time of devout fasting and prayer, Ramadan is a time for Muslims to seek God. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/30-days-prayer-muslims-0 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:51:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/despite-travel-restrictions-international-church When the COVID pandemic hit last year, canceling tours and trips, ministries around the world wondered how it would affect partnerships between North America and the churches and communities they support overseas. Much to our surprise, these relationships not only survived but thrived. Wendy Hammond https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/despite-travel-restrictions-international-church Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:43:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-call-global-mission-february-2021 Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America to give a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-call-global-mission-february-2021 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:48:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-it-means-live-middle-and-be-peacebuilder As someone who works under the auspices of the Reformed Church in America’s Global Mission, I have the privilege of traveling across the U.S. each summer to be with churches that support our work in Oman. Justin Meyers https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/what-it-means-live-middle-and-be-peacebuilder Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:44:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/shining-light-gender-based-violence-crcna-cross-agency She crouched in the corner of the room. No place to go. No place that was safe, anyway. Last month, the slapping; last week, the fists. Today? She didn’t know, but there was no place to go from her husband. All her safe places were closed, or locked. COVID-locked. Peter Bulthuis https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/shining-light-gender-based-violence-crcna-cross-agency Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:11:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/how-are-you-responding-gods-new-thing-during-covid-19 "See, I am doing a new thing!Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wildernessAnd streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:19 (NIV) Kyle Brooks https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/how-are-you-responding-gods-new-thing-during-covid-19 Mon, 04 May 2020 20:15:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/30-days-prayer-muslims There are an estimated 1.8 billion Muslims in the world who don't know the love of Jesus. But each year, Muslims celebrate Ramadan. A time of devout fasting and prayer, Ramadan is a time for Muslims to seek God. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/30-days-prayer-muslims Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:58:01 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/5-ways-missionary-life-prepared-me-covid-19 From 2010 to 2016, our family of six lived as full time missionaries in a boat-in community on the West Coast of Canada. A few weeks ago, after the universities shut their doors and our oldest daughter returned home, I asked her how she was coping. Jessica Boy https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/5-ways-missionary-life-prepared-me-covid-19 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:57:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/tips-campus-minister-caring-university-students-during I take a sip of my freshly pressed coffee and ask a question I’ve asked many times: What is going on? This is just another meeting, like many others I’ve had throughout the semester, but different in that it is taking place online.   Tyler Helfers https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/tips-campus-minister-caring-university-students-during Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:03:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/new-media-and-church-looking-beyond-covid-19 Last week, Back to God Ministries International’s Chinese ministry leader, Jerry An, published an article on WeChat that has gone viral among Chinese Christians. Heather Haveman https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/new-media-and-church-looking-beyond-covid-19 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:26:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-call-global-mission-february-2020 Living the Call is a newsletter produced by the Christian Reformed Church in North America. This newsletter was formerly called the Quarterly Ministry Report and gives a brief overview of the work of the Christian Reformed Church. CRC Communications https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-call-global-mission-february-2020 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:22:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/how-care-your-missionary-during-covid-19 Many churches are adapting to COVID-19. You’re meeting in smaller groups, worshipping online, and caring for your community. In this stressful and anxious time, it’s important to remember your missionaries too. Resonate Global Mission https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/how-care-your-missionary-during-covid-19 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:10:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/we-live-we-pray The top five New Year's resolutions Americans made for 2019: exercise more, eat healthier, save money, lose weight, and reduce stress. Amy Schenkel https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/we-live-we-pray Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:38:10 +0000